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The Safety and Effect Study of Acupuncture for Anorexia in Patients With Gastrointestinal Tract and Lung Cancers

China160 participantsStarted 2015-12

Plain-language summary

This trail will be carried out to evaluated the effect and safety of acupuncture for the anorexia in patients with gastrointestinal tract and lung cancers.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Diagnosed gastrointestinal tand lung cancers;
. Age ≥18 years;
. Appetite score≤ 6 (0= worst appetite), and the symptom lasted 2 weeks at lest at screening;
. Had a history of weight loss ≥5% within 6 moths;
. Maintained oral intake;
. Signed the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with dementia, delirium, intestinal obstruction, pregnancy or lactation;
. Had uncontrolled symptoms that could impact appetite or caloric intake such as nausea, pain, or depression(The score of the symptoms≤ 3, 0= worst) ;
. Patients with untreated vitamin B12 deficiency or endocrine abnormalities(thyroid dysfunction and hypoadrenalism);
. Patients on melatonin supplements or medications with potential appetite-stimulating activity(Chinese herb,thalidomide)
. Less than one week before the screening or there will be a surgery ,radiotherapy and chemotherapy the acupuncture;

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Appetite Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: Baseline, the days 8 and 15.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02619266

SponsorXinqiao Hospital of Chongqing

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-12

Contact for this trial

Zihui Xu, PhD

86-023-68755615 zihuixu@yeah.net

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